\nJuly 7 vs. NYM, seventh inning<\/td>\n Single<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\u201cAll I can do is just smile. I\u2019m just grateful for the journey and the opportunity,\u201d Tolbert said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI appreciated the fans supporting me and cheering me on, trying to get the next one. When I was on deck, they were like, \u2018Go for another one. Go for another one.\u2019 Most importantly, just my teammates, man, they were locked in. Just awesome. Look in the dugout and everyone\u2019s smiling. Brings a smile to my face, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tolbert matched the record set by Johnny Kling in 1902. It has since been tied by Pinky Higgins in 1938, Walt Dropo in 1952, Jose Miranda in 2024, and now Tolbert.<\/p>\nKansas City Royals second baseman Tyler Tolbert (2) reaches on an infield single to tie an MLB record for 12 consecutive at-bat hits by a player during the 7th inning when the New York Mets played the Kansas City Royals Robert Sabo for NY Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cI just couldn\u2019t be more proud of him, the way he competes. His effort, energy, attitude \u2013 he lifts everybody up every day,\u201d Royals manager Matt Quatraro said postgame.<\/p>\n
Tolbert\u2019s bat from the streak will be sent to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., living in baseball history forever.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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